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Macleans College - POLICIES
& DIRECTIVES
SECTION NO: 1100
POLICY NO: 1116
TITLE:
SAFE SCHOOLS POLICY
ISSUE DATE:
ISSUE NO:
PAGE:
21/02/03
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Hepatitis A, B and C
RATIONALE:
Macleans College is committed to a positive approach with the issue of Hepatitis as it is for
any serious communicable disease.
PURPOSE:
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To provide a supportive environment for and prevent unfair treatment of persons affected
by Hepatitis.
To ensure adequate measures are taken to reduce the chance of virus transmission in the
school environment.
To set out a commitment to Hepatitis and other disease prevention through appropriate
health education in the school.
GUIDELINES:
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It is recognised that people with Hepatitis are often healthy, and are able to work and
study.
Staff and students at any stage of Hepatitis infection do not pose a significant health risk
to others in a school setting where adequate procedures are maintained. Thus,
employment or enrolment at the school will not be affected by Hepatitis infection.
Confidentiality of Hepatitis status of any member of the school community will be
maintained at all times within the terms of the Notifiable Diseases Regulations.
Hepatitis A is transmitted through the faecal-oral route; Hepatitis B and C are blood-borne
viruses. Standard safety and hygiene procedures are in place for infection control.
Note:
Because of the probability of unknown infections, the standard safety and hygiene procedures
must be applied universally in the school.
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Discussion and answering questions will be covered in an appropriate manner within the
Health Education programme.
Hepatitis B immunisation (of staff and students) will be encouraged.
This policy will be discussed by staff and the Macleans College Board of Trustees
annually to ensure continued awareness and understanding of the policy and procedures.
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Macleans College - POLICIES
SECTION NO: 1100
POLICY NO: 1116
TITLE:
SAFE SCHOOLS POLICY
& DIRECTIVES
ISSUE DATE:
ISSUE NO:
PAGE:
21/02/03
1
2 OF 2
CONCLUSION:
By proper and appropriate procedures, those with infectious disease should be enabled to
maintain full access to educational and employment opportunities, while the risk to others of
infection is avoided by proper adherence to health, hygiene and safety procedures.
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